Lessons and Coaches

Online Lessons

If you feel you would benefit from coaching, it is advisable to look for a coach who is substantially better than you. However, using a coach who is far higher rated than you (unless they specialise in beginner/intermediate lessons) may mean what they have to teach is beyond your current ability and so less efficient for both teacher and student.  Coaches can charge anything from £10-500 per hour.

Don’t be afraid to try out a few coaches before settling on one you gel with, some databases of currently active coaches can be found below:

• Check the coaching lists for the site you use most.

• Consider online video chat coaching from strong chess countries with favourable exchange rates (Croatia, Hungary, Serbia, etc.).

Recommended Coaches

These coaches have been personally recommended by Stroud Chess Club members:

• NM Brian Dinter: from beginner to advanced players. Popular with many Stroud players. Lives in Serbia and uses Skype. Offers a good deal to club members. 

Contact via WhatsApp on +381 62 9749854 or dinterb@gmail.com

• FM Daniel Kozusek: from intermediate to advanced players. Excellent at combining the technical aspects of chess with the psychological challenges of playing in an intense competitive sport. Lives in Wales and uses Zoom.  

Contact via daniel.kozusek@gmail.com

• Oli Stubbs: from beginner to intermediate players. Excellent with young players and developing their talent. Lives in Bristol. Face to face plus online. 

Contact via olivercstubbs@outlook.com 

Finding other Coaches

• List of ECF Registered Coaches

• Chess.com Coaches

• Lichess Coaches

• ICC Teachers

• British Chess Coaches List